Wetlands and food webs
This resource explores the importance and interconnected environments of wetlands. It covers life-cycles and food webs, and introduces the importance of macroinvertebrates in wetland food webs.
Corals are Cool and Crucial
Students will explore the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and local reefs, investigating the coral lifecycle and the ways ocean life depends on interconnected relationships for survival. They will examine the threats posed by climate change and other human impacts, and discover how citizen scientists contribute valuable data on coral health. Through hands-on practice with virtual tools, students will monitor, collect, and analyse coral data. Finally, they will identify sustainable actions they can take in their daily lives and
How my water travels
This lesson plan teaches students about the journey of water, exploring how it moves through the landscape as groundwater and surface water, and follows its path from catchment areas to the tap, using hands-on models and activities to understand these processes.
For the Juniors: Exploring under the sea
This video takes you on an underwater journey to discover some of the ocean’s strangest and most fascinating creatures. Learn the incredible way starfish eat and explore the mysterious depths of the ocean, where extreme water pressure makes survival impossible for humans. Witness the extraordinary life that thrives in the darkest, deepest parts of the sea.
For the Juniors: How do mangrove trees survive?
A video that takes students on a journey to discover how mangroves thrive in extreme conditions where most plants cannot survive. From salt filtration to aerial roots, explore the remarkable adaptations that make mangroves unique and essential to coastal ecosystems.
Into the Blue
Teacher resource linked to Into the Blue by Cristy Burne. A fun snorkelling trip turns serious when Blair loses his brother’s camera, facing guilt and fear until heartfelt talks with family help him navigate his mistake, making this story ideal for creative writing, science, art, and humanities discussions.
Thank you, Fishers
Learn about fisheries in Australia that are working to safeguard future generations of both people and fish. A set of slides is provided, and an accompanying Kahoot! quiz.
Sharks in the Marine Ecosystem
Learners will identify producers, consumers and decomposers in the food chain, and understand the importance of sharks in the marine ecosystem.
Seal the Loop: Exploring Marine Conservation
This unit engages students in inquiry-based activities on marine conservation, exploring pollution’s causes and effects, conducting waste decomposition experiments, and collaborating on conservation ideas to foster critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deeper appreciation of ocean ecosystems.
Blue The Film: Impacts on Marine Life
Blue is a documentary that highlights the challenges and opportunities for ocean conservation, inspiring viewers to join the #oceanguardian movement and integrates its messages into lessons on plastic waste, ocean habitats, and the vital role of sharks.